A Study of classical thought on the burden of the national debt

The author wishes to express his appreciation to Professor Ernest Randa for his valuable assistance in the preparation of this honors the sis. His helpful suggestions of re search mate rial and; careful analysis of rough drafts contributed much to the quality of this paper. The author is also indebted to Miss Annette Sorensen for her careful proofreading of the second draft, to Miss Dianne Jensen; for her stamina in the typing of this presentation, and to his parents whose moral and financial support have led to the successf'ul completion of this Honors Degree.